Educational Leadership Summit 2024 Agenda
Join us for a day filled with inspiration, innovation, and impactful discussions at the CSUSB Watson College of Education's Educational Leadership Summit. Our carefully curated agenda promises to elevate your understanding of the ever-evolving educational landscape.
Morning Session
| Time | Agenda | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Event Check-In and Buffet Breakfast | |
| 9:00 – 9:05 | Land acknowledgment | Carlos Gonzales |
| 9:05 – 9:10 | Welcome from the Dean of the Watson College of Education | Dr. Chinaka DomNwachukwu |
| 9:10 – 9:15 | Opening remarks from the Provost of the CSUSB | Dr. Rafik Mohamed |
| 9:15 – 9:45 |
Keynote Topic: "School House Burning: Public School Education and the Assault on American Democracy |
Derek W. Black |
| 9:45 – 9:55 | Table Discussion/Networking | |
| 9:55 – 10:05 | Q & A with Derek Black | |
| 10:05 – 10:25 |
Keynote Topic: "Advancing Educational Access for All Students in the Inland Empire Region" |
Dr. Edwin Gomez |
| 10:25 – 10:35 | Table Discussion/Networking | |
| 10:35 – 10:45 | Q & A with Superintendent Gomez | |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Keynote Topic: "The State of African American Education in the Inland Empire." | Dina Walker |
| 11:30 – 11:40 | Table Discussion/Networking | |
| 11:40 – 11:50 | Q & A with Dina Walker | |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union | |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch & Awards |
Afternoon Session
| Time | Agenda | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 – 1:30 |
Keynote Topic: "Roles and Activities Towards the preservation and furtherance of public education opportunities in the Inland Empire." |
Dr. Ashish Vaidya |
| 1:30 – 1:50 | Table Discussion: "How can the University and the K-12 system partner to protect public education?" | |
| 1:50 – 2:00 | Closing Remarks & Transition to the Mini-conference | Dr. Chinaka DomNwachukwu |
| 2:00 – 3:45 | Mini-conference | Dr. Becky Sumbera |